Positive Debate

Question 1

What is the positive debate?

Answer 1

The relevance of positive psychology in today’s society

Question 2

What are the three chosen themes for the debate?

Answer 2

Work
Health
Sport

Question 3

What is the argument FOR the relevance of positive psychology in relation to work?

Answer 3

Mihlay (1989) work can be a source of happiness in engaging in activities and building relationships with colleagues to be present in moment

Question 4

What is the argument AGAINST the relevance of positive psychology in relation to work?

Answer 4

Diener (1993) found +1.2 correlation between income and happiness therefore those who struggle financially and not able to reach ‘flow’ at work

Question 5

What is the SOCIAL IMPLICATION of the relevance of positive psychology in relation to work?

Answer 5

If employers enjoy their work and are able to reach ‘flow’, their increased attitude and motivation will lead t an increase in performance and business to benefit society

Question 6

What is the argument FOR the relevance of positive psychology in relation to health?

Answer 6

Thurston (2007) found an increased emotional vitality (enthusiasm and engagement in life) led to reduce in the risk of coronary heart disease

Question 7

What is the argument AGAINST the relevance of positive psychology in relation to health?

Answer 7

Teasdale found that mindful-based therapies are ineffective as they can only offer acceptance methods therefore do not benefit health for all

Question 8

What is the SOCIAL IMPLICATION of the relevance of positive psychology in relation to health?

Answer 8

If health can be linked to positive psychology methods, it can be used by health professionals as an easy way of preventing health complications

Question 9

What is the argument FOR the relevance of positive psychology in relation to sport?

Answer 9

Report from the IJSS (International Journal of Social Science) positive self-talk can increase performance and decrease anxiety in sport

Question 10

What is the argument AGAINST the relevance of positive psychology in relation to sport?

Answer 10

Article from Condor Performance that positive reflective thinking is not
always useful as it can cause feelings of guilt and pressure

Question 11

What is the SOCIAL IMPLICATION of the relevance of positive psychology in relation to sport?

Answer 11

If positive psychology is useful in reducing stress and increasing performance it benefits both the sports industry and the mental well-being of the athletes